Golden Rum Cake

Description My family requests this rummy Bundt cake from me at all our get-togethers. The butter rum glaze makes it special. An easy way to glaze your cake is to pour half of the glaze into Bundt pan, reinsert cake, then pour the rest of glaze over the bottom of the cake. Let absorb well … Read more

Angel Food Cake I

Description Homemade angel food cake is worth the work. It is moist, unlike the sweet styrofoam available in the grocery bakery. A tube pan with a removable bottom is highly recommended. Ingredients 1 ¼ cups cake flour 1 ¾ cups white sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups egg whites 1 teaspoon cream of tartar ½ teaspoon vanilla … Read more

Rhubarb and Strawberry Pie

Description A delicious tart and sweet combination. Nothing tastes better with vanilla ice cream. Fresh or frozen rhubarb may be used. Ingredients 1 cup white sugar ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 pound fresh rhubarb, chopped 2 pints fresh strawberries 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie 2 tablespoons butter 1 egg yolk … Read more

Apple Turnovers

Description Delicious, yet so easy to make. Anyone can do these classic apple turnovers! Ingredients 2 tablespoons lemon juice 4 cups water 4 Granny Smith apples – peeled, cored and sliced 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon water 1 (17.25 ounce) package frozen puff pastry … Read more

Strawberry Cake from Scratch

Description It is hard to find scratch strawberry cakes, so this one is worth it weight in gold to me as a caterer. I made this cake for a child’s birthday party. It was a major hit! Frost with cream cheese or vanilla frosting – or for a treat, use a chocolate glaze! Ingredients 2 … Read more

Fried Ice Cream

Description Vanilla ice cream with a crunchy coating. Serve with whipped cream, honey, and cherries. Ingredients 1 quart vanilla ice cream 3 cups crushed cornflakes cereal 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 egg whites 2 quarts oil for frying Instructions Scoop ice cream into eight 1/2-cup-sized balls. Place on a baking sheet and freeze until firm … Read more

Chocolate Cornstarch Pudding

Description My mom’s best chocolate pudding recipe made with cornstarch and cocoa. Ingredients ½ cup white sugar 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ cup cornstarch ⅛ teaspoon salt 2 ¾ cups milk 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions Stir together sugar cocoa cornstarch and salt in a saucepan. Place over medium heat … Read more

Carrot Pineapple Cake I

Description The carrots and pineapple work together to keep this cake moist and wholesome. Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 ¾ cups white sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups shredded carrots 1 cup flaked … Read more

Big Soft Ginger Cookies

Description These are just what they say: big, soft, gingerbread cookies. They stay soft, too. My oldest son’s favorite. Ingredients 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon baking soda ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground cloves ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup margarine, softened 1 cup white sugar 1 egg 1 tablespoon … Read more